{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66256eef70a489001238010e/66259753a509890012276a47?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Youthwave games talent - Baraka Studio - The Focus on our current Africa in games","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66256eef70a489001238010e/1713738799030-cda9225bc532164ab0b6d8652a2cbf8e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Claire from Youthwave games talent -  kicks off a podcast episode with special guest Malick Ocho, a young developer from Ivory Coast, discussing his project, \"Baby City,\" an open-world mobile game. Malick shares his inspiration for the game, aiming to represent Africa in the gaming industry and plans to expand beyond Ivory Coast to other African countries. The game is in English but will include translations. Malick's small team consists of his co-founder Lionel and students from his graphics class. Challenges include resource limitations and the need for investors to complete the project. Malick hopes the game will showcase modern African culture and improve Africa's representation in the gaming industry. He aims to convey African identity and challenges subtly within the game. Each country featured will have its own authentic portrayal.</p>","author_name":"YouthWave Game"}